Some like it hot — especially those who like springtime in the California desert. And in typical Golden State style, Southern California is celebrating its golden girl Marilyn Monroe later this month on what would have been her 100th birthday. On Saturday, May 30, Palm Springs will host Marilyn 100 at Downtown Park around the … Read more
It’s B.Y.O. snacks for thousands of Delta passengers. Starting May 19, Delta Air Lines will no longer offer food and beverage service on 450 daily flights. The removal of in-flight meals, snacks or drinks will apply to shorter flights, 349 miles or less, though those flying in first-class will still get the full service. Delta … Read more
The Met Gala hasn’t even hit the red carpet — and it’s already soaked in controversy. Staff at the Metropolitan Museum of Art discovered hundreds of bottles filled with what appeared to be urine hidden inside the venue ahead of fashion’s biggest night, in a grotesque protest aimed at this year’s high-profile co-chair, Amazon founder … Read more
Not to ruin your high, but habitually smoking marijuana has been known to take a toll on the body. It can irritate the lungs, damage blood vessels and accelerate heart rate. Not to mention the scromiting, the screaming — and vomiting! — that can accompany long-term, heavy use. The brain also takes some hits. Over … Read more
Costco members may have access to added travel savings in 2026, as the retailer expands travel perks tied to its booking platform. For travelers looking to cut costs, these features may help cut expenses on hotels, rental cars and other parts of a trip. One option is Costco Travel’s bundled hotel pricing, which can reduce the cost of … Read more
They’re so mad — they almost couldn’t keep their shirts on. After Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, devastated and angry fans participated in what they thought was a jersey exchange. Canada Soccer announced Friday it would be hosting a shirt swap, which entailed trading in … Read more
Jesus rose from the dead. Now, he’s raising follower counts. A new class of hip, young Catholic content creators is making a viral splash on social media, eagerly spreading the good news in an age of uncertainty, and making Catholicism cooler than ever — just in time for Easter. From poking fun at the idiosyncrasies of age-old … Read more
It was a flashback to NYC in the 1990s. A sea of hunks wearing backwards hats, suits and cut-off shirts took over Washington Square Park on Sunday for the first-ever John F. Kennedy Jr. lookalike contest. As Lenny Kravitz’s 1991 hit “It Ain’t Over Until It’s Over” blasted through speakers, seven — more participants were … Read more
Pizza chain Papa John’s said it plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants in North America by the end of next year. “We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively … Read more
“Marie Antoinette” and “Bridgerton“-inspired shoes are inspiring the latest footwear that New York City fashionistas are strutting down the Big Apple sidewalks in, treating them like the queen’s ballroom. With the popular period drama‘s Season 4 Part 2 landing on Netflix Thursday, Feb. 26, fans are stepping into off-screen fantasies by wearing dainty, “coquette” Regency-era … Read more
West Hollywood rolled out the green carpet Wednesday as hundreds of health-obsessed Angelenos lined up for three hours for the opening of the latest Erewhon Hundreds lined up for the grand opening of a new Erewhon store in West Hollywood, California on February 25, 2026. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post The new space for the … Read more
Costco is recalling a batch of worthless restaurant gift cards after the supplier abruptly shuttered. The warehouse club sent a letter to members who purchased Synergy Restaurant Gift Cards between October 27, 2025, and January 26, 2026, informing them that the gift cards are no longer redeemable. Costco noted that the Synergy Gift Card Network/Synergy … Read more
Americans lose over 300 hours of sleep per year to “revenge bedtime procrastination,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that the vast majority of respondents (96%) are guilty of this, where they intentionally stay up late to enjoy personal time, even knowing it will negatively affect their sleep. Respondents have a … Read more
Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as synthetic fabrics break down. Those pesky particles — smaller than a grain of rice — make their way into everything … Read more
Measles outbreaks are growing along the Utah-Arizona border and in South Carolina, where hundreds are in quarantine. Between Friday and Tuesday, South Carolina health officials confirmed 27 new measles cases in an outbreak in and around northwestern Spartanburg County. In two months, 111 people have been sickened by the vaccine-preventable virus. More than 250 people, … Read more
SÃO PAULO (AP) — More than 1.4 million São Paulo residents had no electricity on Thursday after strong winds caused several trees to collapse onto the Brazilian metropolis’ grid the day before. Local authorities said there were no injuries, but almost 400 flights were canceled. People line up at Congonhas Airport after many flights were disrupted due … Read more
Next time you order Uber, check Lyft. A new study revealed that toggling between the two apps can save you serious cash. According to a new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research, there’s an average price difference of 14% for the same route between the two ride-sharing apps. While that might mean there’s … Read more
Hundreds of bagpipers in Australia broke a world record on Wednesday by putting on an enormous performance of AC/DC’s “It’s a Long Way to the Top.” Thousands of spectators crammed to see the 374 pipers — the oldest being 98 years old — play the Australian band’s rock and roll hit in Melbourne’s Federation Square. Among … Read more
It was a perfect AI-mitation. Just in case artificial intelligence wasn’t encroaching upon enough human spaces of late. An art world troll sneakily displayed a piece of AI-generated art at a museum in the UK last month before bemused visitors alerted employees to the artificially intelligent design. The digital print had been surreptitiously showcased at … Read more
It’s glow time in Chinatown. Under a slant of sunlight, Viveca Chow reclines, her hair bundled in a cotton towel — as esthetician Diana Wu works a smooth, curved tool over her pronounced cheekbones. This isn’t some cucumber-water-and-pan-flute facial. There are no plush robes or heated beds here at Diana Beauty Spa, tucked between noodle shops … Read more